As the thermal breeze increased, so did the chop with the first whitecaps making their appearance on the crystal blue waters of the Argentario. After rounding mark 1, the Classic Beauties headed towards the hamlet of Talamone, spinnakers high as the wing strengthened veering to a 10-12 knot north westerly. The fleet sailed first across the bay tacking very close to Porto Santo Stefano in order to reach windward mark, their bows on the Island of Montecristo, known worldwide for being the setting of the adventure novel The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. To watch the video of the races click HERE or visit the facebook page The Race Committee positioned the line just off the pristine beach of La Giannella with a westerly breeze at 7 knots. Bravo Manitou, who also won in her division and won the Olin Stephens Centennial Cup awarded by the Sparkman & Stephens Association. Rutgerson took part in two America's Cups in 19 on Sverige (SWE) and founded Rutgerson Marin AB at the beginning of the '70s. Back on the docks, Goran Rutgerson stated "Shit happens.". The 72-year old crew member holding a sheet in his hands, with incredible determination managed to pull himself towards the 1936 Olin Stephens designed beauty where the crew helped him back onboard, losing only 15 seconds in the process.
Neck to neck with Leonore and just before the final mark rounding, the well-known Swede Goran Rutgerson fell overboard from Manitou.
After Saturday night's storm, the Grandes Dames of the Sea sailed under crystal-clear skies with great visibility and the breathtaking scenario of the Tuscan archipelago as they headed out to the race course. Perfect weather conditions for the final day of sailing of the 16th Argentario Sailing Week, third round of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge held in Porto Santo Stefano, Tuscany. Argentario Sailing Week day 3 © Pierpaolo Lanfrancotti
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